african american cooking

"A groundbreaking cookbook from beloved chef-activist Bryant Terry, drawing from African, Afro-Caribbean, and Southern food to create over 100 enticing vegan dishes. Rising star chef and food activist Bryant Terry is known for his simple, creative, and delicious vegan dishes inspired by African American cooking. In this landmark cookbook, he remixes foods of the African diaspora to create exciting and approachable recipes such as Corn Maque Choux-Stuffed Jamaican Patties with Hot Pepper Sauce, Berebere-Spiced Black-Eyed Pea Sliders, Crispy Teff-Grit Cakes with Eggplant, Tomatoes, and Peanuts, and Groundnut Stew with Winter Vegetables and Cornmeal Dumplings. He also explores key African ingredients that are popular in Caribbean and Southern dishes--like okra--tracing their history and giving them cultural context. Afro-Vegan will delight Bryant Terry fans; vegans looking for exciting new recipes; cooks interested in African, Afro-Caribbean, and Southern cuisine; and health- and eco-conscious eaters"--.

"Celebrates African American cooking through recipes served by the [Sweet Home Cafe] and dishes inspired by foods from African American culture"--Back cover.

"... draws upon archaeological evidence, cookbooks, plantation records, and folklore to present a nuanced study of the lives of enslaved plantation cooks from colonial times through emancipation and beyond."--Provided by publisher.

"A memoir of Southern cuisine and food culture that traces the paths of the author's ancestors (black and white) through the crucible of slavery to show its effects on our food today"--Provided by publisher.

Explores the history of the culinary tradition known as "soul food," and discusses it social and religious meanings.

A collection of recipes and entertaining ideas designed to complement a variety of African-American traditions. Includes suggestions for menus in celebration of Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X, Kwanzaa, and Christmas.

A collection of recipes for the pages of "Ebony" magazine, including appetizers, beverages, soups and stews, salads and dressings, poultry, meats, vegetables and side dishes, fish and seafood, pastas, breads, and desserts.

Collection of recipes from home kitchens across America inspired by the festivals organized by the National Council of Negro Women. Includes personal reminiscences of African American celebrities.